full-blooded
Americanadjective
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of unmixed ancestry; thoroughbred.
a full-blooded Cherokee.
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vigorous; virile; hearty.
full-blooded enjoyment.
adjective
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(esp of horses) of unmixed ancestry; thoroughbred
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having great vigour or health; hearty; virile
Other Word Forms
- full-bloodedness noun
Etymology
Origin of full-blooded
An Americanism dating back to 1765–75
Example Sentences
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In a breathless and full-blooded Dublin encounter, Ireland held off a spirited second-half surge from Scotland to deny Gregor Townsend's side a first Triple Crown since 1990 and a possible first championship since 1999.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The Premier League insists on a more physical game to protect the fast-paced and full-blooded product which has made it so successful around the globe.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
Jamie Moore experienced this rising dread after knocking out Matthew Macklin in the 10th round of a full-blooded British light-middleweight title bout in 2006.
From BBC • May 8, 2024
“The first full-blooded Asian champion!” one user said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024
“He’s a full-blooded Khershaen, and I can tell you I’ve never seen a better horse in all my days.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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